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Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.

Provides restorative justice services such as victim notification, the facilitation of community accountability boards, victim-offender intervention sessions, family reunification meetings, victim impact panels, victim restitution assistance, victim advocacy within the criminal justice system, and victim impact classes.

- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed in Marion County.

- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of Marion County.

- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

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Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Support
The county attorney provides support and information for crime victims and witnesses including explaining the court process, informing victims and witnesses of charges filed, providing assistance with filing for victim compensation, providing referrals to other agencies and resources as needed, maintaining records of restitution payments, and assisting in returning property kept as evidence. Upon request, the county attorney will notify victims of all court hearings.

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Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
General Crime Victim Assistance
Safe place for children who are alleging sexual and/or physical abuse, have witnessed a violent crime, witness to domestic violence, and/or been kidnapped to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer. Coordinated multi-disciplinary approach to the ongoing investigation of child abuse cases which includes law enforcement, protection and safety workers, legal, mental health, medical and trained professionals. Hair testing for drug endangered children and S.A.N.E. exams for children ages 0-16 years. Provides referrals to mental health services and support groups, and follows the case through the legal system. Assists parents in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made. Offers community educational presentations.

S.A.N.E stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner which is a registered nurse or nurse practitioner who has completed specialized training to assist sexual assault victims. They collect all forensic evidence and perform exams.

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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Child Advocacy Centers
Child Abuse Prevention
Crime Victim Support

Informs and advocates for victims of crime in Dakota County.

Free and confidential services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional trauma as a result of the crime; offers information, advocacy, prevention, support, and assistance to violent and property crime victims.

Offers a Crime Victim Advocate Program that assists victims of violent crimes. They offer financial assistance, food assistance and offer general counseling and mental health referrals.

Coordination of law enforcement, Health and Human Service, prosecutors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to respond to abuse and sexual assault.

Referral source for victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abused or neglected vulnerable adults.

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.

Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.

Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

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Protective/Restraining Orders
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Crime Victim Support

Provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Callers may choose to register for automatic notification through Illinois AVN.

Illinois AVN is also available online at the VINE website, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can also register online for phone or e-mail notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status.

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Crime Victim Support
General Offender Registries/Community Notification
Support services for victims and survivors of crimes.

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Crime Victim Support
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling

Provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Callers may choose to register for automatic notification through Illinois AVN.

Illinois AVN is also available online at the VINE website, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can also register online for phone or e-mail notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status.

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Crime Victim Support
General Offender Registries/Community Notification

Empowers Nebraskans statewide aged 60+ in overcoming hardships caused by abuse, neglect, and/or financial exploitation. The program offers strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered services and referrals using a statewide circle of support that allows seniors to remain independent.

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Crime Victim Support
Elder Abuse Prevention

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Categories

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling

-- Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.

-- Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.

-- Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

-- Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

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Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Protective/Restraining Orders
Public Counsel
Crime Victim Support

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
A division of the Polk County Department of Community, Family and Youth Services that provides assistance to victims of crimes and includes the following programs: Violent/Personal Crime Assistance Program; Rape/Sexual Assault Care Center; Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC); Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) and Volunteer Program.

SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.

COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims

FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).

CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.

VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.

TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.

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Sexual Assault Treatment
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups
Crime Victim Support
Sexual Assault Counseling
Child Abuse Support Groups
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling

Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.

Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.

Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.

Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.

Provides a domestic violence program tailored to meet the needs of people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and serves victims of domestic violence and any crime. Services provided by the CHS Domestic Violence program include:

- Counseling to help you cope with your situation.

- Assistance in reporting the crime to the police.

- Advocacy to ensure your rights are protected.

- Support in working with the police and court system.

- Assistance in applying for victim compensation.

Crime victim hotline.

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Crime Victim Support
Human Trafficking Hotlines
Bullying Helplines
Financial assistance available with the goal of helping to reduce the financial burden imposed on victims of violent crime and their families. The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program can provide innocent victims and their families with financial assistance for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.
The County Attorney is responsible for the enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; and victim witness services.

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General Crime Victim Assistance
Criminal History Records
Legal Counseling
Crime Witness Support
District Attorney